IPL 2025 will restart on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Kolkata Knight Riders. The tournament was paused due to India-Pakistan tensions. The restart follows a ceasefire. BCCI is urging foreign players to return. Safety concerns remain after the hostilities. The final match is now scheduled for June 3. Uncertainty surrounds foreign players' return for the second leg.
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A significant fire erupted early Sunday in Guzar House, near Hyderabad's Charminar, prompting a swift emergency response. Fire department officials, alerted around 6:30 am, found numerous unconscious individuals within the building. Approximately 20 people were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, according to an AIMIM legislator who visited the site.
Tollywood actor Bellamkonda Srinivas faces legal trouble after allegedly driving rashly in Jubilee Hills on May 13. According to a complaint, Srinivas attempted an illegal turn, nearly hitting a traffic constable. He then allegedly fled the scene. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act.
An air ambulance encountered an accident near the Kedarnath helipad around 11:50 am on Saturday when its tail struck the ground during landing. The incident occurred as the pilot attempted to land in an open field due to technical difficulties at the helipad. Fortunately, the pilot, doctor, and nursing staff escaped without injuries, and the DGCA will investigate the mishap.
The US-China trade agreement, temporarily reducing tariffs, poses challenges for India's trade negotiations with the US. Securing a favorable bilateral trade agreement with the US and leveraging domestic strengths are crucial for India to remain competitive in the global supply chain.
The Lawrence Bishnoi group claimed responsibility for the murder of Harjit Singh Dhadda, a Sikh businessman, in Mississauga, Ontario. Rohit Godara, an associate of Bishnoi, stated that Dhadda was killed for allegedly assisting Khalistan Tiger Force chief Arsh Dalla with bail. Godara, a wanted man by Interpol, accused Dhadda of supporting their enemies despite prior warnings.
The Bar Council of India has revised regulations, allowing foreign lawyers and firms to practice foreign and international law under specific conditions. They can advise on foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration, but are barred from practicing Indian law. These changes aim to establish India as a global arbitration hub while protecting the rights of Indian advocates.
Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose recounted a terrifying flight to Srinagar, describing it as a "near death experience" due to severe turbulence. The Indigo aircraft, carrying a TMC delegation including Derek O'Brien, encountered extreme weather, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency.
Following a brief interruption, the IPL is set to resume on May 17, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final playoff spot. MI and DC are in a strong position, while KKR and LSG face an uphill battle. Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been eliminated from contention.
Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old mountaineer from West Bengal, tragically died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit. He exhibited exhaustion and altitude sickness below the Hillary Step and refused to move further. Ghosh was part of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar’s Snowy Everest Expedition 2025, and efforts are underway to retrieve his body.
The Indian Army and J&K police safely neutralised 42 unexploded Pakistani shells in Poonch. These shells targeted civilian areas after India's strikes on terrorist camps. An unexploded mortar shell was also destroyed in Samba district. The Army's bomb disposal squads carried out controlled explosions. The operations eliminated risks to civilian lives and property. Authorities followed safety protocols during the process.